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Next step is no skid lid, Sid.
This account name was created a few years ago... I've moved on since then.
It sparked quite the pub debate with my family at Christmas when I arrived on the bike, shockingly unbehelmeted. Certain family members genuinely consider the decision 'fucking idiotic'. Unsurprisingly, those family members are also drivers.
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I've got into less nasty situations on the road since I went upright on my commuter
I've noticed this too. Possible reasons that occur to me:
- More time to anticipate developing hazards.
- Going at a speed other road users expect cyclists to go at (rightly or wrongly) means they end up dealing with you better, and giving you more time/space.
- Less prejudice against you as a trundling utility cyclist than when in 'lycra-clad road warrior' mode.
- You're less pumped up , and maybe less prone to taking risks you would otherwise take.
- More time to anticipate developing hazards.
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@skidlidsid Yeah mate me too. I swear I've got into less nasty situations on the road since I went upright on my commuter
Next step is no skid lid, Sid.